Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Chapter 128 A Clear Foolishness Revealed in His Eyes

Compared to Ryoichi's shock, Kei quickly recovered after a brief moment of astonishment.

He's the captain, after all.

Isn't it only natural that something incredible can happen to the captain?

Over the next half hour, Aoba repeatedly tested the opening and closing of the Sharingan, thoroughly understanding its physical structure and the operating mechanism of the Yin Release chakra known as "eye power."

Once the data collection is complete, the scientific value of this eye has been fully realized.

"Alright, the data collection is complete. Return it to its rightful owner."

Aoba created two puppet clones, preparing to rearrange the operating table.

Qi stepped forward, his tone fervent and sincere: "Captain, if you like it, you can keep this eye! Or, I'll give you the other one too! If it were you, you'd definitely be able to unleash the Sharingan's full potential!"

"No need."

Aoba waved her hand, refusing without hesitation, "I'm not used to using other people's things. Besides, I'll figure out the power I want myself."

The Sharingan is powerful, but it is ultimately an external thing.

Soon, under Ryoichi's dumbfounded gaze, Aoba and Kei switched their eyes back.

Ryoichi was completely numb.

This is a bloodline limit!

Do you think this is changing a light bulb, unscrewing it and then putting it back on?!

three days later.

The troop rotation team dispatched from the rear of Konoha finally arrived at the front-line command post.

The Aoba Squad also officially received orders to return to the village to rest.

During the handover of supplies, Aoba unexpectedly ran into his former boss, Sarutobi Shuichiro, as well as former colleagues.

"Aoba—no, Lady Aoba."

When they saw Aoba again, Ryuichi and Yuta looked extremely reserved, and even their way of addressing each other had changed.

Aoba is no longer the genin who cleaned up trash in the river with them, but a jonin who is famous throughout the ninja world and was specially promoted by the Hokage.

They remained genin in Sarutobi Shuichiro's squad.

In just a few months, the two sides' positions have undergone a dramatic change.

"Ryuichi, Yuta, long time no see."

Aoba greeted them with a smile, her attitude as easygoing as ever, which made Ryuichi and Yuta secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

They had known for a long time that Aoba Yamashiro was very strong; he had often given them pointers when they were in the team, but they never expected him to be this strong.

Severely injuring the Sand Village Bloodstained Ninja and single-handedly taking down a Sand Village stronghold—these are achievements worthy of being recorded in the history of Konoha.

Aoba is now a highly sought-after Jonin in the village, a figure they look up to.

Shuichiro Sarutobi also walked over, looking at Aoba with a complicated expression: "Aoba, congratulations on your promotion to Jonin. Your name has now spread throughout the entire ninja world."

The mere mention of his name made Qingye's forehead veins throb.

"Thanks, Captain, it was just good luck."

Aoba forced a smile, tugging at the corners of her mouth.

His gaze then passed over them and landed on the newcomer in Shuichiro's team who had taken his place.

He was a very young-looking genin, wearing a brand-new combat uniform with a conspicuous clan crest embroidered on the collar.

The Sarutobi clan.

After the handover was completed, Aoba took Kei and Ryoichi and embarked on their journey back to the village.

The atmosphere on the way back to Konoha was much more relaxed than on the way there.

Because it was not an emergency march, the team moved slowly and occasionally encountered other Konoha teams changing shifts or carrying out missions along the way.

They rested at a large rear transit camp on the border.

Two days later, when they arrived at a rear supply camp in the Land of Fire for a short rest, Aoba noticed a squadron of Hyuga clan ninjas gathering there.

As everyone knows, the Hyuga are reconnaissance and sensory ninjas who are mostly scattered in various teams and rarely act in groups, making it difficult for Aoba to miss them.

They seemed to have received orders to meet here, having traveled a long way.

Most Hyuga clan members maintain the clan's traditional rigidity, silence, and seriousness, always wearing a stern face. Even when they see acquaintances, they only nod as a greeting.

One of them stood out from the crowd.

He was a young man who looked only a few years older than Aoba, with clear white pupils and a gentle smile on his face.

Instead of resting quietly like the other tribesmen, he took the initiative to help the logistics personnel move supplies. He even helped push a supply truck that was stuck in the mud, getting covered in mud but not caring at all, and was just laughing happily.

Such enthusiasm is quite unusual among the Hyuga clan, which is known for its rigidity and conservatism.

Aoba couldn't help but glance at him a couple more times.

To Aoba's surprise, during the break, the Hyuga youth actually walked towards him.

"Excuse me, are you Yamashiro Aoba-senpai?"

The young Hyuga ninja bowed slightly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant, displaying good manners.

"I am."

Qingye leaned against the tree trunk, looking the other person up and down. "What's up?"

As he approached, Aoba keenly sensed that three subtle but powerful chakras were firmly locked onto their side.

"My name is Hyuga Muneya! I never expected to meet you here, senpai."

The young man said excitedly, "I've heard about your exploits on the front lines of the Land of Rivers, how you single-handedly destroyed a Sand Village stronghold! That's truly amazing! I've always hoped to become a powerful ninja like you, to protect Konoha and everyone else!"

Aoba looked into his eyes; his white pupils were pure and clear, revealing an idealistic light untouched by the world.

"It's rare to see the Hyuga main family members so active on the front lines."

When his identity was revealed so readily, Hyuga Muneya was taken aback at first, but then nodded calmly.

"Senior Aoba is indeed amazing. I am indeed a member of the Hyuga main family."

Why did you come here?

Aoba asked, "With your status, you could easily stay comfortably in the village, or go to a safer place."

"I didn't expect that you thought so too, senior."

Hyuga Muneya's expression turned serious, and his gaze became even more resolute. "Then I'm even more certain that what I'm doing is the right thing to do!"

"Oh?"

Aoba raised an eyebrow.

Looking at his hands, Muneya said earnestly, "I want to change the Hyuga clan."

"The divide between the main family and the branch families is too deep. Everyone feels that the main family only hides in the background and enjoys protection, while the branch families are just expendable resources."

Soya's voice was soft, yet it carried a firm resolve. "I want to show all the branch family members through my actions that the main family doesn't just stay in the safe rear and issue orders. We are equally willing to step onto the most dangerous battlefields, equally willing to shed blood and sweat for Konoha! The Caged Bird Seal is not a ban, but a protection."

"I want to break down the invisible wall between the main family and the branch family. The main family and the branch family should be brothers fighting side by side, not master and servant!"

Aoba looked at this idealist and secretly shook his head.

This is a young person who has never experienced the harsh realities of society.

They have ideals and aspirations.

But in Aoba's view, this ideal was somewhat naive and childish.

War is not a child's game.

As a strategic reconnaissance tool, the Byakugan plays a vital role on the battlefield, but it is also the most coveted bloodline limit by all the major ninja villages.

For a member of the main family to come to the front lines without the protection of the Caged Bird Seal is like a three-year-old child carrying a gold brick and swaggering through the bustling city.

This is a huge problem.

However, as a mature person, Aoba would naturally not shatter the dreams of a young person, even though he was actually younger than the other person.

He nodded, his tone carrying a genuine hint of approval: "A truly remarkable ninja way."

But then, his tone shifted, becoming calm and ruthless: "However, war is not child's play, much less a stage for expressing personal ideologies. The strategic value of your actions far exceeds your personal will. Your safety involves more than just yourself."

As an outsider, he said all he could say; it is a great taboo to speak too much with someone you don't know well, and the same applies to the ninja world.

Hyuga Muneya seemed to want to say something more, but in the end he just nodded solemnly: "Thank you for the reminder, senior. I will keep it in mind, but my determination will not change."

"Tch, all talk and no action."

After Hyuga Muneya left, Ryoichi came over, pouted, and muttered sourly, "Captain, don't listen to his nonsense. I just went to the logistics department to inquire, and these Hyuga ninjas aren't going to the main battlefield at all."

"Oh? Where are they going?"

Aoba asked casually.

"Head to the Fog Shadow Front!"

Ryoichi said indignantly, "That side of the ninja world is across the sea. I heard that Kirigakure is in complete disarray internally and hasn't launched a large-scale attack at all. That front is currently the most stable place in the entire ninja world. This young master is clearly just going there to gain experience and prestige!"

Upon hearing the words "Hidden Mist Frontline," Aoba paused slightly.

The Hidden Mist Front? The Hyuga Main Clan?

A key plot point from the original work flashed through Aoba's mind.

It seems that Ao of Kirigakure acquired a precious Byakugan on the battlefield during this period, and thus became a hero of Kirigakure.

Could it be—this kid's eyes?

A thought struck Qingye, and she silently formed a hand seal.

A small lizard crawled down the trouser leg, silently disappeared into the grass, quickly changed color, and stealthily headed towards the wagons carrying supplies for the Hyuga team.

That's all he can do. Although Hyuga Mune is somewhat naive, the world needs people like him.

Two days later, the gates of Konoha Village were in sight.

Compared to the desolation when they left, the gates of Konoha were now bustling with activity.

"Look! It's a hero returning from the front lines!"

"That's Lord Yamashiro Aoba! The hero who defeated Sunagakure!"

The villagers spontaneously lined both sides of the street, cheering loudly.

Aoba walked at the front of the group, looking at those enthusiastic smiling faces, but felt little joy in her heart.

He knew that behind this enthusiastic welcome was a political show meticulously arranged by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The village needed a hero to boost morale, and he was just the one who was thrust into the spotlight at that moment.